Overview

The Human Osteology and Palaeopathology course at University of Bradford strongly emphasises the integration of biological and archaeological evidence to address problem-orientated research themes and the application of scientific methods to unravelling the human past.

It provides advanced instruction in the identification and analysis of human remains, the techniques and methods applied to understanding human skeletal morphological variation, and the means by which to assess pathological conditions affecting the skeleton.

The course provides access to our world renowned collection of reference material (The Bradford Human Remains Collection), hands-on experience in the School's laboratories, and a substantial individual research dissertation.

Careers

Career destinations after the MSc Human Osteology and Palaeopathology have included:

Lecturers, teaching assistants and post-doctoral researchers at universities in the UK and overseas
Osteologists and archaeologists working in commercial archaeology
Research, curatorial and education staff in museums
Other professional careers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Identification And Analysis Of Human Remains

The Techniques And Methods Applied To Understanding Human Skeletal Morphological Variation

The Means By Which To Assess Pathological Conditions Affecting The Skeleton

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:2 or above in Archaeology, Anthropology or another suitable subject (for example Forensic Science, Medical Science, History).
Students will normally have a minimum of one GCSE in mathematics.
Other relevant qualifications will be considered.
For North American students a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent.
Admissions are made on the basis of demonstrated ability, qualifications, experience, references, and, occasionally, interviews.

Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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9940 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

Home: £4,970

Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 GBP / month

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